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Milania Giudice allegedly had fentanyl in her system, Teresa Giudice claimed in bodycam video.
The “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star made the claim while attempting to explain her daughter’s behavior during an encounter with officers at Tampa International Airport, according to bodycam footage obtained by Page Six.
Milania, 20, fired back, “Cause I was laced … I go to college,” before her sister Gia told her, “You’re reckless.”
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Milania appeared on a number of episodes of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” with her mother, Teresa Giudice. (Manny Carabel)
At one point in the video obtained by Page Six, Milania could be heard saying “this is what we do” before telling officers she was a 20-year-old college student and requested to speak to her mother.
One officer asked Milania to sit back down and reminded her that she was “not controlling the situation.”
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“Hurry up mom! Why don’t you run,” Milania could be heard screaming. “You wanted to cause a scene!”
Teresa appeared by her daughter’s side as she continued filming in the airport while an officer could be heard saying, “This is never gonna go on a plane.”
Milania Giudice, 20, allegedly “had fentanyl in her system,” her mother alleged in the bodycam footage from the Tampa airport incident. (Kevin Mazur)
It remains unclear why Milania was momentarily detained by authorities at the Florida airport. Additionally, it’s unclear when exactly the fentanyl incident occurred.
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The “RHONJ” star shared a lengthy statement on social media Monday after the bodycam footage was released.
“As a mother, there is nothing more important to me than the health, safety, and well-being of my children,” she wrote. “The past few months have been incredibly difficult for our family, and I feel it is important to say something while also protecting my daughter during an extremely vulnerable time in her life.
The “RHONJ” star said her daughter was grieving and asked for compassion during the difficult time. (Teresa Giudice/Instagram)
“Milania has experienced tremendous heartbreak and significant psychological trauma after losing two of her best friends. Grief affects everyone differently, and watching your child try to process that kind of loss is something no parent can ever truly prepare for. Right now, my only focus is my daughter – making sure she is surrounded by love, family, support, and the care she needs.”
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“I understand that because our family has lived much of our lives in the public eye, there will naturally be questions and speculation. But Milania is my daughter before she is anything else. She is a young woman going through an incredibly difficult and deeply personal time, and she deserves the opportunity to heal without every moment of her pain being analyzed publicly.”
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“I am asking, from one mother to another, and from one family to all of you, to please show Milania compassion and kindness and allow her the privacy she needs right now. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has reached out with love, prayers, and support. It means more to our family than you know.”
Teresa and ex-husband Joe Giudice share four daughters, including Milania, Gia, 25, Gabriella, 22, and Audriana, 16. (Mike Coppola)
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She added, “At this time, we respectfully ask the media and the public to give Milania and our entire family the privacy and space we need as we navigate this together. Thank you for your understanding, your compassion, and most importantly, for respecting my daughter during this difficult time. With love, Teresa.”
Fox News Digital reached out to the Tampa police department and Teresa’s reps.
Milania pleaded not guilty in June to assault charges in New Jersey following her arrest the month before.